Elevator Technician

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area

Company: An established home-lift and accessibility manufacturer (confidential search)

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

Pay: $30-$35 per hour, with flexibility based on certification, experience and technical skill

About the Opportunity

An established home-lift and accessibility manufacturer is growing its Charlotte-area service team and is hiring an experienced Elevator and Accessibility Lift Technician.

You will install, service and repair elevator and accessibility equipment for residential and commercial customers. CAT- or CET-certified technicians are preferred, but we also welcome skilled mechanics with hands-on elevator or accessibility-lift experience.

This is a field role. You will travel between customer and project sites across the Charlotte metro area.

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modernize elevator and accessibility-lift equipment.
• Work on vertical and inclined platform lifts, stairlifts, LULA elevators, residential elevators and related systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control-system issues.
• Read wiring diagrams, technical drawings, installation instructions and manufacturer specifications.
• Complete installations and service calls safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and flag equipment or safety concerns early.
• Test completed work to confirm it runs properly and meets code.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, project leads and fellow technicians.
• Keep accurate service, installation and project records.
• Follow safety procedures, applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience installing, servicing, repairing or modernizing elevators or accessibility lifts.
• CAT (Certified Accessibility Technician) or CET (Certified Elevator Technician) credential strongly preferred. Experienced non-certified technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints and technical documents.
• Commitment to safe, code-compliant, high-quality work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between local job sites.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of field installation and service work.
• Ability to obtain or maintain any credentials the work requires.

Nice to Have

• Vertical or inclined platform lifts.
• Stairlifts and residential elevator systems.
• LULA or limited-use elevator equipment.
• Commercial or residential elevator installation and service.
• Accessibility-equipment inspection, maintenance or modernization.
• Customer-facing field service.

Why This Role

• Join a growing team backed by an established international manufacturer.
• Work on products that help people stay mobile and independent at home.
• Varied work: installations, service, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Competitive hourly pay based on your credentials and experience.
• Build a long-term career in the Charlotte area, a great place to live with good weather and easier traffic than most major metros.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Work Location: In person, Charlotte, NC